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Tips + News

Norway Opens the World’s Most Scenic Public Restroom

The Ureddplassen, along the Norwegian Scenic Route Helgelandskysten, is no ordinary roadside rest stop.

March 27, 2018 07:27 PM
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Matthew Phenix
Air Travel News

7 New Perks Make Flight Delays More Bearable at U.S. Airports

Traveling over Labor Day? Fun new amenities at major hubs make it easier to kill time before, or between, your flights this busy holiday weekend.

August 31, 2017 06:05 PM
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Harriet Baskas
Festivals + Events

What It’s Like to Celebrate Thanksgiving Abroad

AFAR Staffers share their experiences celebrating Thanksgiving around the world

November 23, 2015 08:35 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Hotels

What Happens to Half-Used Hotel Soap?

This company recycles it to do good.

April 10, 2017 04:24 PM
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Matt Villano
UNESCO World Heritage

The Best Way to Adjust to Expat Life in Asia Is This Obscure Irish Sport

Move over, Guinness—Ireland’s most popular export to Asia is a little-known sport called Gaelic football.

March 6, 2018 05:26 PM
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Edna Zhou
Travel Tips + Etiquette

The Swedish Compliment That Sometimes Gets Lost in Translation

A Stockholm-based expat explains the true meaning behind a Swedish word that should only be used in the right context.

February 13, 2017 04:07 PM
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Lola (Akinmade) Åkerström
Small Ship Cruises

A Fantasy Comes True Aboard the Queen Mary 2

Is there a better place to channel 1930s glamour than on a classic ocean liner?

January 4, 2017 05:27 PM
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Emma John
Hiking + Cycling

Why Hiking Makes a South Africa Trip Even More Amazing

Unforgettable hikes are part of the experience when you travel South Africa with G Adventures.

Sponsored by South African Tourism
History + Culture

Iconic Monuments You Didn’t Know Were Eco-Friendly

From the Eiffel Tower to the Taj Mahal

April 5, 2017 11:56 AM
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Kristan Schiller
Beer, Wine, + Spirits

Welcome to Sonoma’s Most Sustainable Winery

Silver Oak, the 46-year-old producer of some of the state’s most iconic red wine, is building a new legacy by going green.

May 9, 2018 02:20 PM
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Aislyn Greene
Packing Tips + Gear

Now Is the Perfect Time to Deep-Clean Your Travel Gear—Here’s How

Experts weigh in on the best ways to clean and maintain your suitcases, backpacks, water bottles, hiking boots, and more.

May 6, 2020 08:33 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Air Travel News

At LAX, Cutting-Edge Tech Is Speeding Up the Boarding Process

In Los Angeles, a pretty face can get you places, including onto your next flight.

February 6, 2018 01:27 PM
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Matthew Phenix
Where to Go in Winter

Ride on the World’s Highest 3S Tramway This Winter in Switzerland

A new ride with killer Matterhorn views opens in time for winter ski season.

October 24, 2018 01:51 PM
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Erin Levi
Where to Travel Next

Head to Bermuda in the Spring for World-Class Sailing, Rum Swizzles, and Sea Turtle Sightings

Bermuda’s springtime will put wind in your sails.

Sponsored by Bermuda Tourism Authority
Hotels

The Best Puerto Rico Hotels and Resorts for a Relaxing Getaway

When you’re ready to travel, these lodgings offer a quintessential island escape.

March 30, 2021 06:38 PM
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Natalie Beauregard

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